Appleby-Trained Colt Rated Superior To Classic Prospects Shadow Of Light has been crowned European Champion Two-Year-Old, with the Charlie Appleby-trained colt achieving a rating of 120 following his victories in the Gr.1 Middle Park and Gr.1 Dewhurst Stakes. Guineas Campaign Awaits The son of Lope De Vega joins illustrious stablemates Pinatubo and Native Trail on the roll of honour, with ...
World's Best Racehorse Accolade Highlights Gulf Racing Strength In a landmark achievement that underscores the rising prominence of Middle East racing, Laurel River has been named co-winner of the 2024 Longines World's Best Racehorse award alongside City Of Troy. This historic recognition marks the first time a Dubai-trained horse has received this prestigious global accolade, cementing the ...
Historic Ceremony Marks Twelfth Year Of Global Racing Excellence The 2024 Longines World's Best Racehorse Awards, celebrating its twelfth year of collaboration between Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), crowned City Of Troy and Laurel River as joint champions, each achieving a rating of 128 in a historic ceremony at London's Savoy Hotel. Partnership ...
British Tracks Unite To Attract International Challengers Ascot, Goodwood and York have launched an ambitious bonus scheme targeting overseas challengers for three of Britain's premier summer races, with potential rewards reaching US$1.27 million. Historic Races Form Centrepiece of Plan The initiative centres around the Gr.1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the Gr.1 Sussex Stakes and ...
Johnston And Scott Send Quality Contenders Racing at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club sees the third round of the 2024-25 Bahrain Turf Series heating up today, featuring competitive middle-distance and sprint divisions. The 1,800m Al Adiyat Cup, sponsored by YBA Kanoo, welcomes two intriguing British raiders. Charlie Johnston introduces dual Listed synthetic winner Dear My Friend, testing ...
7YO Millionaire Heads To Stud After Glittering Career Senor Buscador, the heroic winner of the US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup, has been dramatically withdrawn from next week's Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, with connections announcing his immediate retirement. Future Plans Expedited Owner Joey Peacock Jr broke the news on social media platform X following the son of Mineshaft's final ...
Former Classic Hero White Abarrio Leads Stellar Field Of Twelve White Abarrio is preparing for another tilt at Gulfstream Park glory as the former Gr.1 Florida Derby hero headlines a competitive renewal of the US$3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at the Florida track on 25 January. Championship Success Precedes Return The grey son of Race Day enjoyed remarkable success under trainer ...
Attiyah-Trained Colt Delivers Masterful Performance At Al Rayyan Aafoor delivered a pulsating performance to claim the prestigious HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday, heading a ten-race card that showcased Qatar's racing excellence across both Thoroughbred and Purebred Arabian divisions. Feature Race Produces Thrilling Finish Under a masterful ride ...
Casamento Times It Perfectly For Al Eida's Stayer Gold Fleece delivered a thrilling victory in the Gr.3 Khor Al Adaid Cup at Al Uqda, securing her first Pattern-race success in dramatic fashion. The nine-year-old mare, trained by Gassim Ghazali, produced a perfectly-timed challenge under Marco Casamento to deny Hamaki by a short head in the 3,000m contest. Dramatic Finish Sees Veteran Prevail ...
Crisford Team Strike In Meydan Feature As Favourite Falters CHOISYA delivered a commanding performance to claim the Gr.2 Cape Verdi Stakes at Meydan, handing father-and-son training partnership Simon and Ed Crisford a significant success on Thursday evening. Front-Running Masterclass The 5YO Night Of Thunder mare, under a confident Mickael Barzalona, made all the running to upset favourite ...
Fresh Start For Wild Tiger After Seven-Month Break Wild Tiger, who stormed to victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot last summer for trainer Saeed bin Suroor, is poised for a comeback at Meydan on Friday after a seven-month absence. Ambitious Plans Ahead The lightly-raced 6YO, who has only graced the track six times, returns in a seven-furlong handicap with Dylan Browne McMonagle taking ...
Ten-Race Card Features US$100,000 Feature Contest At Al Rayyan The prestigious H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day takes centre stage at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse this Saturday, featuring a compelling ten-race programme starting at 11:00 AM local time. Feature Race Attracts Quality Field Defending champion Simca Mille heads a competitive field in the feature US$100,000 Class 1 contest ...